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The Alphabet and Sounds

Mathew Wahome Oct 25, 2026 5 min read 3 views Score: 0

The Alphabet and Sounds

The alphabet

English has 26 letters: A to Z. There are 5 vowels: a, e, i, o, u. The other 21 letters are consonants.

Letter sounds

  • a as in apple
  • b as in ball
  • c as in cat
  • d as in dog

Making words

Join letter sounds to make words: c-a-t makes cat. d-o-g makes dog.

Try it

  • Say the alphabet from A to Z.
  • Name the five vowels.
  • Sound out the word "sun".
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Quick Quiz

1. How many letters are in the alphabet?
  1. 20
  2. 24
  3. 26
  4. 30
Answer: Option 3
2. Which is a vowel?
  1. b
  2. e
  3. k
  4. t
Answer: Option 2
3. c-a-t makes which word?
  1. cot
  2. cat
  3. cut
  4. car
Answer: Option 2

Flashcards

Front
Name the five vowels.
Back
a, e, i, o, u.
Front
What sound does b make in ball?
Back
The /b/ sound.

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